The Water and Sewerage Authority (the Authority) advises customers in parts of Central and South West Trinidad, that they will experience a disruption in their regular pipe borne water supply, due to a cutback in production at the Point Lisas Desalination Plant. The Plant is currently producing 10 million gallons per day (mgd), or 25 percent of its capacity.

The Desalination Company of Trinidad and Tobago – DESALCOTT owned and operated Plant, normally supplies WASA with 40 mgd, which is used to supply the Point Lisas Industrial Estate, as well as augment the supply to areas in Central and South West Trinidad. This disruption will therefore significantly impact the Authority’s water distribution capacity to supply its customers.

DESALCOTT is presently assessing the extent of the problem, in order to address same in the shortest time possible. Further details on the duration of this disruption will be provided in a subsequent update.

Among the areas affected include:

Caroni

Charlieville

Cunupia

Claxton Bay

Gasparillo

Gulf View

La Romaine

Phillipine

Woodland

San Francique

St. Helena

Chaguanas

Carapichaima

Marabella

Vistabella

Union Hall

Palmiste

Rambert Village

Fyzabad

Cocoyea

In order to mitigate the effects of this supply shortfall on operations, the Authority will be re-distributing supplies from its Caroni and Navet Water Treatment Plants, as well as the implementation of temporary supply schedules.

Customers are asked to manage their water use efficiently, as it may take 24 to 36 hours for the supply to normalize to some affected areas, after the Plant returns to full operation.

For further information or assistance, customers are encouraged to contact WASA’s Customer Call Centre toll free at 800-4420/26. A limited truck-borne water service will be available with priority given to special homes, health care and government institutions.

The Authority apologizes for the inconvenience caused as a result of this situation at the Point Lisas Desalination Plant.